The post also referenced some data from the 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). I examined the data again and developed this chart which shows how US car brands rate in terms of their customer satisfaction and the change in satisfaction levels between 2007 and 2008.

Some things pop out quickly on this chart:

The top four brands are all foreign; and three of them are from Japan.

The bottom five brands are all American; and three of them are from Chrysler.

GM owns the top three US brands; and four out of the top five US brands.

Saturn is the top US brand; and it is also the brand that improved the most since last year.

Eleven brands improved over 2007; and only four of them were from the US.

Seven brands declined from 2007; and six of them were from the US.

The bottom line: The US needs a more customer-centric car industry.

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I am a customer experience transformist, helping large organizations improve business results by changing how they deal with customers. As part of this focus, I examine strategy, culture, interaction design, customer service, branding and leadership practices. I am also a fanatical student of business, so this blog provides an outlet for sharing insights from my ongoing educational journey.
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